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Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement Regular Cab

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear door sill plates. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  3. Remove the body rear trim panel. Refer to Body Rear Trim Panel Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1276806  Size: SH
  5. Grasp the lower body rear corner trim panel and gently pull the panel away from the body to release the fasteners.
  6. Remove any fasteners that may have pulled away from the panel and reinstall them to the back of the panel.
  7. Slide the panel forward so the panel unhooks from around the door frame.
  8. Remove the lower body rear corner trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1276806  Size: SH
  1. Position the lower body rear corner trim panel so that the front edge hooks around the door frame.
  2. Ensure that the panel fasteners are aligned with the holes in the body.
  3. Install the panel by pushing firmly against the body to seat the panel fasteners.
  4. Install the body rear trim panel. Refer to Body Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  6. Install the rear door sill plates. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .

Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement Extended Cab

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear door sill plates. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear folding seat. Refer to Folding Seat Replacement .
  4. Remove the body rear trim panel. Refer to Body Rear Trim Panel Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1276806  Size: SH
  6. Grasp the lower body rear corner trim panel and gently pull the panel away from the body to release the fasteners.
  7. Remove any fasteners that may have pulled away from the panel and reinstall them to the back of the panel.
  8. Slide the panel forward so the panel unhooks from around the door frame.
  9. Remove the lower body rear corner trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1276806  Size: SH
  1. Position the lower body rear corner trim panel so that the front edge hooks around the door frame.
  2. Ensure that the panel fasteners are aligned with the holes in the body.
  3. Install the panel by pushing firmly against the body to seat the panel fasteners.
  4. Install the body rear trim panel. Refer to Body Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Install the rear folding seat. Refer to Folding Seat Replacement .
  6. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  7. Install the rear door sill plates. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .

Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement Crew Cab

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear door sill plates. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .
  3. Remove the body rear trim panel. Refer to Body Rear Trim Panel Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1276804  Size: SH
  5. Grasp the lower body rear corner trim panel and gently pull the panel (1) away from the body to release the fasteners.
  6. Remove any fasteners that may have pulled away from the panel and reinstall them to the back of the panel.
  7. Slide the panel forward so the panel unhooks from around the rear door frame.
  8. Remove the lower body rear corner trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1276804  Size: SH
  1. Position the lower body rear corner trim panel (1) so that the front edge hooks around the rear door frame.
  2. Ensure that the panel fasteners are aligned with the holes in the body.
  3. Install the panel by pushing firmly against the body to seat the panel fasteners.
  4. Install the body rear trim panel. Refer to Body Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .
  6. Install the rear door sill plates. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .